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The Balance
The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent miniature art. In the scene, Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as a Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1617 Sultan Ahmet. It was built not only for as a mosque but also as a social complex across the Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia represents a brilliant moment in Byzantine architecture and art. It was built between 532 – 537 in Byzantine Empire in its capital, Constantinople (now Istanbul). The artist wanted to demonstrate Sultanahmet Mosque as a creating balance.
As you may see, there are many micro-details which can only be seen magnifying glass.
The Bird in Myth (Original)
£150.00While miniature art generally deals with historical, literary, and scientific subjects, Turkish-Ottoman miniatures focused mostly on historical themes. However, in this work, the artist chose to paint a mythological bird that was not bound by classical subjects, time, or space. Mürvet Bilgin has recreated the mythologic bird Simurgh, a benevolent, mythical bird in Persian mythology, and has beautifully replicated the mythological figure by reflecting her imagination of the bird in colour. In addition, the artist has enhanced the scene by adding cloud-like motifs, which have added movement to the scene and affected the stance of the bird in the centre. The bird is originally black-and-white (located in the T.K.S Museum H.2160).
The Friendship
£250.00The centrepiece of this work of art is a twin hyacinth, one of the most advanced flowers used in Turkish ebru art. Twin flowers created in the same dimensions in very close proportions is regarded as a sign of mastery in ebru, as it requires skilled use of various materials on the surface of the water and is also dependent on a variety of conditions during the creation process. This artwork incorporates three marbling patterns: battal ebru (stone pattern), çiçek ebru (floral), and zemin ebru (background or base). The artist created the outer frame of this work in the battal ebru style, which is one of the basic patterns commonly used in marbling. Furthermore, the artist created the inner frame in the zemin (background or base) ebru style, which is commonly used as a background in hatip or flower designs. This section was created with lighter colour shades to stand out against the background.
The Green Dragon
£155.00Humans, nature, and architectural elements are the most frequently depicted subjects in miniature art. Unlike classical subjects, the artist chose to use a mythological element in this work. Mürvet Bilgin has interpreted this originally black-and-white reproduction (located in the Bibliotheque Nationale, 4112, 1640-1648) in colour. The artist not only replicates this reinterpretation of the mythological dragon figure, but also incorporates it into a new scene designed by herself. The artist has added elements to the scene, such as the rock and trees behind the dragon, to create a particular narrative. The miniature contains some micro-details that can only be seen by closely inspecting the original artwork with a magnifying glass.
The Hidden Library
£1,600.00Discover the captivating beauty of Zehra Koblay’s latest creation, The Hidden Library, a free design masterpiece where traditional illumination and miniature techniques blend seamlessly. This unique artwork brings to life a library filled with both old and new books, as well as precious manuscripts.
The Hidden Library
£90.00Discover the captivating beauty of Zehra Koblay’s latest creation, The Hidden Library, a free design masterpiece where traditional illumination and miniature techniques blend seamlessly. This unique artwork brings to life a library filled with both old and new books, as well as precious manuscripts.
The Journey
£350.00Murakka is a type of traditional art created by gluing various artworks on top of each other on cardboard. In this example, the artist has combined three different ebru styles: battal (stone pattern), çiçek (floral) and kumlu (sandy), all designed to complement one another. The artist has used the battal ebru style to create the outer frame of this work, which is one of the basic patterns and is widely used in marbling, and the kumlu ebru style to create the inner frame, which is usually applied as a thin sill, drawn on the edges of the flowered marbling. The rose, a distinguished floral pattern in marbling, is the focal point of this work of art. The rose motif is well-known as a symbol of the prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
The Joy
£300.00This piece includes a mosaic of three marbling artworks: battal ebru (stone pattern), çiçek ebru (floral), and zemin ebru (background / base), all designed to complement one another. The carnation, symbolising spring and renewal, is the centrepiece of this work of art, and is a prominent floral pattern not only in marbling but also in other traditional Turkish arts. Çiçek ebrusu (floral marbling), is one of the most important features that distinguishes Turkish marbling from other examples of marbling works around the world. Flowers unique to Turkish-Ottoman culture bloom in the marbling tray with the artists’ touches on the water. The artist has used battal ebru style, one of the most common marbling patterns, when designing the painting’s outer frame. Using zemin (background or base) ebru style to create the inner frame, she used a lighter colour to serve as a background for the flower.
The Lion and the Sun (Original)
£130.00The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent miniature art. She inspired from her imagination of a lion and sun.
As you may see, there are many micro-details which can only be seen by magnifying glass.
The meeting
£75.00Battal marbling is the name of the first and most important form, which is the basis of all forms of marbling art.
In this form, where the paints remain as they are poured from the brush, the artist has no further touch. The elements that determine the mastery and beauty of this technique are the balanced brush strokes and colour harmony, which will ensure that the paints fall on the surface in equal intervals and sizes.
